Five of the best dishes we’ve eaten recently Seattle Times food critics Tan Vinh and Jackie Varriano share their top-ranked dishes from around the Seattle area, including a controversial Vietnamese fusion dish, a French-inspired small plate, a Mexican pizza, a decadent brioche donut and an Italian cookie. Tan Vinh
The evolution of the Philly cheesesteak The Philly cheesesteak started as a pile of chopped steak, salt, pepper, and onions on a roll. But then Cocky Joe, a guy working at Pat's King of Steaks, added cheese, beginning a distinct sandwich culture in Philadelphia that continues to evolve.
Competitive eating is more than simple amusement on the Fourth of July The 4th of July traditional hotdog eating contest got us thinking about why food and the holiday are so intertwined. Some experts have gone deep on the subject of competitive eating. Matt Ozug
Cooking with Chef Roy Choi NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with chef Roy Choi about his new cookbook, The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life. Christopher Intagliata
Revisiting Seattle’s best pizza Food critics from The Seattle Times debate who makes the best pizza in Seattle. They consider the key points in a great pie: Flavorful crust, umami sauce, exquisite cheese and good quality toppings. Tan Vinh
In 'The Last Sweet Bite,' Michael Shaikh looks at how food changes in conflict zones NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence on cuisines in conflict zones. Leila Fadel
Investigation reveals expensive seafood restaurants using pond-raised shrimp from Asia NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks SEAD Consulting's Erin Williams, whose company tests seafood, how often U.S. restaurants use farmed and imported shrimp rather than local and wild-caught shrimp. Ayesha Rascoe
Goodbye dive bars, hello rooftop bars? Tan breaks down all the restaurant trends in openings and closings this month with Seattle Eats producer Clare McGrane. Tan Vinh
Why Seattle keeps losing at the Oscars of the food world Food journalists Tan Vinh and Jackie Varriano discuss the Seattle-area finalists in the 2025 James Beard Awards, and why Seattle continues to come up empty at this Oscars of the food world. Tan Vinh
Joey Chestnut will return to the Coney Island hot dog contest after last year's beef Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th. Rachel Treisman